*Polite lead-in to a request (Last 4 letters + first 4 letters) Crossword Clue

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*Polite lead-in to a request (Last 4 letters + first 4 letters) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

LETTERS (noun)
1. scholarly attainment
2. the literary culture
REQUEST (verb)
1. express the need or desire for
2. ask (a person) to do something
REQUEST (noun)
1. the verbal act of requesting
2. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

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